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Union, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Greene County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
172 Population 210/sq mi density
$20,000 Median Income $31,724 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,195 Violent Crime/100K 4,007 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,195 violent crimes/100K (214% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Union, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$20,000
73% below
$31,724 per capita
Violent Crime
1,195/100K
214% above
4,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
0% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
56.4%
76% above
25.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Union Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
27%
Poverty
248%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
314%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Union a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Union residents earn a median household income of $20,000 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,724. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 174 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Union reports 1,195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 214% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,007/100K.

Education

33.6% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Union has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population172
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$20,000
Per Capita$31,724
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$283M
Avg Weekly Wage$828

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$126,353
Housing Units125
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent1,195/100K
Property4,007/100K

Health

Obesity56.4%
Diabetes23.7%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death16,287/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation282 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score2.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 78%
Commute51 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Union was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.